Sony Bravia XR42A90K 42"
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony Bravia XR42A90K 42"
The Sony Bravia XR A90K 42" OLED delivers stunning picture quality with vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it a favorite for movies and gaming. However, reliability concerns are significant: multiple users reported defects like vertical lines, sound cutting out, and motherboard failures shortly after purchase. The anti-reflective coating is also very delicate, with several users damaging it during routine cleaning. While the sound is praised as excellent for a TV, the remote control is widely criticized for lacking direct channel access and having poorly spaced buttons.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and colors
- Excellent built-in sound quality
- Great for gaming and PS5
- Compact size fits small spaces
- Easy setup and user-friendly
Cons
- Frequent defects and reliability issues
- Delicate anti-reflective coating
- Poor remote control design
- No direct channel access on remote
- ASBL auto-dimming problematic
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
The Hisense 65U8QG is widely praised for its exceptional picture quality, brightness, and value for money. Users highlight deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, often comparing it favorably to more expensive brands. While most are very satisfied, some note issues with motion blur during fast sports and software glitches with certain streaming apps. The TV's Google TV interface and gaming features like G-Sync and HDMI 2.1 are also well-received.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent brightness
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Motion blur in fast sports
- Software issues with Amazon Prime
- Protective tape difficult to remove
- PVR rejects USB sticks
- Multi-view limited to phone/tablet
Scores
Specifications
| Sony Bravia XR42A90K 42" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | QLED Color - Pantone Validated |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Apple HomeKit | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 25W | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 287W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 135 kWh★ | 287 kWh |
| Weight | 13.30 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony Bravia XR42A90K 42"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 44 specs.
